Fire On New Road

Today a bushfire sparked up in a Forestry Coop in the Franklin Hills behind us. Quite a long way away but still always a concern if the wind picked up. Luckily the day was calm and the helicopters bombed it consistently for most of the afternoon. The view from our place when we got home...

And a borrowed photo from Dad of his view further up the hill

The enormity of the fire becomes clearer when you see the size of the helicopter !

Reloading with water at a dam near Dad's place

Brave mad people that they are!!!!

 Heading off with a full load.

Geoff and a chook had a quick chat to the local firies who called in to tell us not to worry!!!

Lilli took refuge in a water trough!

Clips got a reassuring cuddle as he's a bit nervous of the noise of the helicopters.

Fatboy Max was totally unconcerned.

But he got a cuddle anyway as Geoff loves him!